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FIA Chicago marks the beginning of

India’s 76th Independence Day

The parade featured twenty-two decorative floats, four marching groups, and three marching bands

that were greeted by thousands of people lining the Devon Avenue

OUR BUREAU this year’s Parade, Rakesh Malhotra
said, “We strive to bring our commu-
Chicago, IL nity together and instill a sense of be-
G rand India Day Parade to longing, thank our freedom fighters,
commemorate
Azadi
Ka
rejoice 75 glorious years of Indepen-
Amrit Mahotsav CHICAGO
-August 6, 2022, Federation of Indi- dent India as well as make a commit-
ment to the younger generation for a
an Associations, Chicago organized a peaceful and
stunning parade on Devon Avenue to prosperous future.” He also
celebrate India’s 75th Independence thanked the city of Chicago Police for
Day and to mark the beginning of a their tireless efforts for helping the
series of events to Commemorate FIA by ensuring safety of everyone
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Mohan and smooth running of the parade.
Kaka, an 86-year-old Chicago res- He appreciated the support from the
ident and Khushi Patel, Miss India Alderman Debra Silverstein, par-
Worldwide 2022 led the colorful pa- ticipating organizations, supporter,
rade at Chicago’s Devon Avenue. sponsors, and local business commu-
Rakesh Malhotra, President of nity of Devon Avenue.
the Federation of Indian Association Addressing the Indian Diaspora
along with Mr. Amit Kumar, the Con- CGI, Mr. Amit Kumar said: “I wish In- tel was excited to be the Parade Mar- The parade featured twenty-two
sulate General of India in Chicago dia and Indian Community a very Hap- shal and enjoyed marching along with decorative floats, four marching
and Consul Mr. Vinod Gautam hoist- py Independence Day and congratulate the patriotic Indian community. “This groups, and three marching bands
ed the Indian National Flag, followed the Federation of India for choosing is the second time in row that I partic- that were greeted by thousands of
by signing of Indian National Anthem Devon Ave Chicago as the venue for ipated in the parade, I feel honored people lining the Devon Avenue.
by 9-year-old Vardan Tiwari, resident this exceptionally beautiful parade.” to march with Indian community and Several Indian American Community
of Illinois. Star attraction at the parade Miss India celebrate Independence Day.” said organizations including Maharashtra
Highlighting the significance of Worldwide 2022 Ms. Khushi Pa- Khushi Patel.

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